Kelly’s article made one thing very clear: fintech companies are crying out for skilled employees to work at the cutting edge of disruptive technology development, working on everything from cryptocurrency to platforms.

Organisations are looking for adaptable candidates, for those who can keep up with the constantly changing face of the sector and its technologies.

Fintech recruitment is incredibly competitive right now – a natural by-product of an industry with more jobs than skilled workers. Whittling down the many opportunities to a select few can be challenging.

These seven top employers may just be a good place to start.

Accenture

Accenture is a management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company offering clients a diverse range of services.

The global firm, which has offices in Dublin, is currently hiring for roles in data analysis, software and .Net development, business analysis and business intelligence consultancy, among many others.

Aon Centre for Innovation and Analytics

Aon’s purview is wide reaching, with insurance playing a big part in the company’s portfolio. At the Aon Centre for Innovation and Analytics (ACIA), based in Dublin, the team works on industry-level innovation in that area – and others – which does touch on the fintech sphere.

Fidelity Investments

With offices in Dublin and Galway, Fidelity is currently hiring for roles in software engineering, business analysis, QA engineering, technology risk analysis and cybersecurity threat analysis, among others.

IFDS

IFDS is a leading provider of third-party administration and technology services in the investment sector, with offices in Dublin city centre and Dublin Park West.

The firm is currently hiring application support analysts, business analysts, team leads and development managers.

PayPal

PayPal is one of the most well-known online payment services companies in the world, operating at the leading edge of innovation in fintech and payments.

While PayPal’s facilities in Dublin and Dundalk are solely customer service-based, fintech-adjacent roles are just as valuable as the sector blooms.

Kirsty served as Silicon Republic’s Careers Editor from when she joined the company in 2015 up to August 2017. When she was younger, she had a dream where she started and won a fight with a T-Rex, so she’s pretty sure she kicked butt at this, too. Passions include eating all the cake, watching more TV than is healthy, and sassy comebacks. Her favourite thing on the internet is, and will likely remain, Pun Dog.